Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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